Robert Mohns, 88, went to be with his heavenly father on Saturday, July 29
Born in June of 1935 in Janesville, WI to Matthew and Alice Mohns. Raised in Loves Park, Illinois.
Attended Loves Park schools and graduated from Harlem High School in 1953, then attended Illinois Wesleyan University, graduating in 1957 with a bachelor’s degree in education. Met Nancy at Illinois Wesleyan and they were married in August 1960. Served in the U.S. Army from 1957 until 1959. Taught at Hononegah High School from 1959 until retiring from teaching in 1994. Bob also coached and served as advisor for several extracurricular activities. While teaching at Hononegah, Bob earned a master’s degree from Northwestern University. Bob and Nancy moved into the house that Bob and his father built in Rockton in 1965.
Bob was a member of Midwest Officials Association, active with the Harlem Class of 1953 Reunion Committee, and member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Rockton.
Bob ispredeceased by his parents, and sisters Doris Crusan (Larry) and Delores Mattis, his sister-in-law and her husband, a niece, and two great nephews. Survivors include wife Nancy, daughter Charlotte, son Carl (Cathy) and grandchildren Luke and Taylor. Brothers Wes (Char), Bud (Pat), sister Phyllis Moore (Emmitt), 7 nieces and 9 nephews.
A MemorialVisitation will be held at McCorkle Funeral Home - Rockton Chapel, 767 N. Blackhawk Blvd., Rockton, IL on Friday, August 4, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A Memorial Visitation will be held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2336 Freeport Rd., Rockton, IL from 11:00 a.m. until Memorial Ceremony at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Cassandra Langr officiating. A luncheon will follow the Memorial Ceremony at the church. Cremation Rites were Accorded. Final resting place to be Roscoe Township Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2336 Freeport Rd., Rockton, IL or to Hononegah HOPE Foundation, 307 Salem St.,Rockton, IL.